Tignes, France

Like the similarly lofty Val Thorens in the vast Trois Vallées ski area, Tignes is the unpretty cousin among the resorts of Espace Killy which nonetheless steals the limelight as season's end draws near. An in-resort altitude of 2,100m puts Killy's most snow-sure peaks, which stretch up to 3,455m, on Tignes's doorstep, as well as the Grande Motte glacier, on which there is skiing for all but a few weeks in summer. If You Ski (020-7471 7733, ifyouski.com) offers seven nights' catered accommodation from 17 April in a four-star chalet with hot tub and sauna from £439pp (saving £319), including flights from Gatwick and transfers.• Season ends 8 May; tignes.net

Ischgl, Austria

Often overlooked by Brits, posh Tirolean party town Ischgl is one of Austria's higher major resorts with 215km of slopes which top out at 2,870m, a solid snowfall record, and a state-of-the-art snowmaking system for back-up. Its legendarily bacchanalian après-ski scene is yours to take or leave, but time it so you're in town on 30 April and you'll get a free outdoor set by Nevadan rock demigods The Killers at the resort's annual end-of-season party. Seven nights' B&B in three-star Hotel Neder including flights and transfers start at £509pp departing from Gatwick on 16 April with Crystal Ski (0871 231 2256, crystalski.co.uk)• Season ends 1 May; ischgl.com

Zermatt, Switzerland

If a certain brand of lager were to create probably the most snow-sure resort in the world, it would look a lot like Zermatt. Dropping down from a dizzying 3,900m, the Swiss classic's slopes are the highest in Europe, and its glacier is so deeply cool it allows some skiing 365 days a year – in theory at least. What's more it has been one of the big winners in the recent reboot of winter conditions, catching 70cm of powder in a week earlier this month, and its average April harvest of 99cm bodes well for the coming weeks. Departing 16 April, seven nights' half-board cost from £1,179pp with Ski Independence (0131-243 8097, ski-i.com), including flights from Glasgow and rail transfers.• Season ends 1 May; zermatt.ch

Val Cenis, Bonneval sur Arc, France

"Not a great season," is Val Cenis' press officer's refreshingly frank assessment of winter 2010/11, yet its 125km of slopes, many of whose north-facing aspects offer their snow extra sun protection, are hanging on to more than 135cm of the good stuff up top. Spring skiing is traditionally Val Cenis's forte, hence the PR's deprecating words, and the town, an amalgam of the two heartbreakingly charming traditional Savoyard villages Lanslebourg and Lanslevillard, is much-loved by French ski touring enthusiasts, with most mountain refuges only opening in late March. Peak Retreats (0844 576 0170, peakretreats.co.uk), winner of The Guardian's Best Ski Company 2010 travel award, offers seven nights' self-catering in a two-bedroom apartment for £239pp departing on 9 April based on four people sharing, and including a FlexiPlus Eurotunnel crossing for one car and passengers.• Season ends 25 April; valcenis.com

Livigno, Italy

Of all the Alp-sharing nations, Italy has been least blighted by the snow's no‑show this winter. Visitors to Livigno, whose altitude – slopes reach 2,900m – and cold and dry climate have earned it the local nickname "Little Tibet", have been rejoicing in hefty falls. With local specialists Livigno Snow (+39 340 393 5474, livignosnow.com), seven nights' three-star B&B accommodation, snow train transfers from Milan or Zurich and a six-day ski pass cost £421pp during April (flights not included).

Strandafjellet, Norway

Heading north is a handy strategy in a poor snow year. Strandafjellet lies in Norway's Sunnmøre Alps, currently starring in the trailer for the BBC's Wonders of the Universe. Its modest 24km of slopes overlook the picturesque Hjørundfjord, but its off-piste terrain, with 5km runs and 1,200m of vertical drop, is what makes Strandafjellet stand out. Plus, its 160cm base was freshened up with 50cm this week. From 16 April, Norwegian (+47 2149 0015, norwegian.com) flies from Gatwick to Ålesund on Tuesdays and Saturdays with return fares from £100. The ski bus to Strandafjellet costs £12 each way. The Hotel Stranda (+47 7026 9000, strandahotel.no) offers B&B and ski pass deals for £76pp per day.• Season ends 2 May; strandafjellet.no

Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

In the heart of the majestic Banff national park in the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise's northerly latitude usually makes it a good bet for a late-season trip, and a 180cm snow base makes this winter no exception. The views of the Victoria Glacier across the lake make for perhaps the most stunning skiing backdrop on the planet. Frontier Ski (020-8776 8709, frontier-ski.co.uk) offers seven nights' self-catering accommodation, flights from Heathrow and transfers for £1,083pp, or £1,103pp from Manchester, based on two sharing, departing 17 April.• Season ends 2 May, skilouise.com

Breckenridge, Colorado, US

Touch down in Colorado and you're already a mile above sea level. Rock up in "Breck", America's most popular resort, and 3,915m is just a lift ride away. Add a seasonal total of more than eight metres of snow over the resort's huge trail network into the equation and, if you're not having fun, you just don't like skiing. To celebrate this year's bumper dumps, season closing has been pushed back a week, and for the whole of April, the new Spring Fever festival serves up music, sports and family happenings. Departing on 6 April, seven-night breaks with Thomson Ski (0870 888 0254, thomsonski.co.uk) start at £860pp, based on four people sharing a hotel condo on a B&B basis, including flights from Heathrow (add £89 for connecting flights from Glasgow, Manchester or Newcastle) and transfers.• Season ends 24 April; breckenridge.com

Mammoth, California, US

And the winner is … When it comes to snowfall, LA's local mountain has this year knocked every other major resort into a cocked ski hat with a colossal 14.3m – and counting. Last year's conditions were so good the mountain stayed open until 4 July, this time round the resort is (so far) quoting a closing date of 19 June. With Ski Safari (01273 224060, skisafari.com), 10 nights' B&B hotel accommodation based on four people sharing and including flights to LA from Heathrow and car hire costs from £1,175pp.• Season ends 19 June; mammothmountain.com